In recent weeks, my students have dug deep to find their love and power*. I am so very proud of each person who steps through the door of the studio to practice. As the first of Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras states, “Atha yoganusasanam”. Simply translated, it means, “And now, the practice of yoga begins.”

“Atha”, or “now” brings us to this moment. “Yoga” is the study of who we are, where we are, and how we can bring about change to ourselves in order to know clearly how our actions affect those around us, and vice versa. “Anusasanam” is the act of following through in our commitment to practice.

So, as we commit to our practice, it also commits to us. Our practice prepares us for the ups and downs, the fluctuations of the “outer” world, by teaching us to be present in the face of challenges. We practice for the hard times, not the easy ones.

In regard to practice, please note the following schedule for Thanksgiving Week:

• Monday, November 21: 9:15-10:45 “All Levels Hatha Yoga” with Dana at Mindful Yoga Collective.
• Wednesday, November 23: No class. Please attend Roz’s class at 7:30am at Mindful.
• Friday, November 25: 9:15-10:45 “All Levels Hatha Yoga” with Roz at Mindful. Please join Roz for class!
• Saturday, November 26: No class.
• Regular schedule resumes from Monday, November 28 at Mindful.

Please enjoy the holiday, take some time to reflect on your own practices–not only yoga, but those practices which bring you home to yourself–and allow both the blessings and your gratitude to seep through your pores, steep in your marrow, slide through your veins, and sing through your breath.

Gratefully,

Dana

*As one of my teachers, Paul Linden, states, “Power without love is brutal and destructive; love without power is weak and ineffective.” He provides some excellent, simple physical tools for discovering the balance of love and power here. (If you prefer video, click here!) It’s called, “Embodied Peacemaking”.

Halloween is just around the corner, and November looms large. Skiers are looking for the first powder day, bikers are making their cold-season plans, hikers are polishing their snowshoes in anticipation. Yet, the air remains a tad warm, and the sun still warms our faces in midday. How I love the changing of the seasons in Utah, and all there is to delight in!

As November arrives, a few reminders:

1. Register for the Nov. 13 (Sunday) Snowbird Experiential Retreat from 1-4pm. Info and registration link (this retreat is sponsored by the University of Utah Lifelong Learning Program) appear on the “Events & Workshops” page.
2. Saturday classes are ON for Nov. 5, 12, and 19, but there’s NO CLASS on NOV. 26! Enjoy your Thanksgiving weekend.
3. Speaking of Thanksgiving….any subs or cancellations during the holiday week (Weds., Nov. 23 and Fri., Nov. 25 will be announced right here, so keep checking back!
4. Peering into December (!), Leslie Howard’s workshops at Mindful Yoga Collective will be held on Dec. 3 & 4. Please register soon–spaces are going fast! More details and registration info available here, on the Mindful website. Leslie is a fantastic, experienced, knowledgeable teacher who can make you comfortable with uncomfortable topics, and let you laugh while you’re being enlightened! The workshops are:
   1. “Pelvic Floor Workshop” (women only) is Saturday & Sunday, 9-12 am
   2. “Cranky Hips & the Lower Back Blues” (open to all) is Saturday, 2-4pm
5. I’m currently developing some sweet prop workshops. Chairs, belts, blocks…stay tuned!

Looking forward to seeing you at the studio, around town, or on the trail!

Schedule effective from Sept.1

Monday, Wednesday, Friday

9:15-10:45am – All Levels Hatha Yoga

Saturday

8:00-9:30am – All Levels Hatha Yoga

Sept. 10-Dec. 10 only

No class on Sept. 3, Oct. 15, Nov. 26, or Dec. 3

Classes are held at Mindful Yoga Collective, 223 S. 700 E., SLC, UT.

Click here and scroll down for map to Mindful Yoga Collective.

Click here for fees. Both single class and class passes are available. You may purchase a pass for only Dana’s classes, or for all teachers at the studio. 

(*Please note: As of 4/1/2016, a 2.75% service fee will be assessed to all credit card purchases.*)

Contact Dana directly if you have any questions.

August…time for a little time off…

As a result, the following classes are canceled or subbed. Please check this schedule before coming to the studio from August 7-17, 2016. I apologize for any inconvenience, and encourage you to work on your home practice (!) in the meantime. I’ll be back on the regular schedule from Thursday, August 18. See you then!

• Monday, August 8, 9:15am class: CANCELED
• Wednesday, August 10, 9:15am class: CANCELED
• Thursday, August 11, 7:15pm class: CANCELED
• Friday, August 12:, 9:15am class: Join ROZ NEWMARK for All Levels Hatha Yoga!!
• Monday, August 15, 9:15am class: CANCELED
• Wednesday, August 17, 9:15am class: Join CATHY POLLACK for All Levels Hatha Yoga!

It’s lovely to practice in the cool studio on summer mornings and evenings.  Regular practice helps us regulate our system during all kinds of weather and life events.

Unfortunately, at times we need to change things up!  Please note the following schedule changes:

1. On July 4 (Monday) there will be NO class at Mindful Yoga Collective.
2. On July 8 (Friday) morning class will be held from 8:00-9:30am.

(I’ll spend July 4 with my family, and hope you’ll choose to do something out of the ordinary! On July 8, the studio is reserved for a special event from 10-12.)

Wednesday (9:15-10:45am) and Thursday (7:15-8:30pm) classes will be held as usual.

Thanks for your understanding, and I look forward to seeing you in class.

In addition to her regular class schedule, Dana is teaching several other classes this summer. Hope to see you somewhere, either indoors or out!

First, subbing for the irreplaceable Charlotte Bell’s “Mindful Hatha Yoga” classes at Mindful Yoga Collective on the following dates:

• Wednesday evening, June 15, 5:30-7pm 
• Wednesday evening, July 20, 5:30-7pm
• Wednesday evening, July 27, 5:30-7pm

Second, Poolside Yoga at Northcrest Swim Club on the following dates (details below the schedule):

JUNE

• Wednesday evening, June 8, 5:30-6:15pm
• Monday evening, June 13, 5:30-6:15pm
• Wednesday morning, June 15, 11:30am-12:15pm
• Monday morning, June 20 11:30am-12:15pm
• Wednesday evening, June 22, 5:30-6:15pm
• Monday morning, June 27, 11:30am-12:15pm
• Wednesday evening, June 29, 5:30-6:15pm

JULY

• Monday, July 4: No class
• Wednesday evening, July 6, 5:30-6:15pm > HELD AT DANA’S HOME DUE TO SWIM MEET!
• Monday morning, July 11, 11:30am-12:15pm
• Wednesday evening, July 13, 5:30-6:15pm > HELD AT DANA’S HOME DUE TO SWIM MEET! 
• Monday evening, July 18, 5:30-6:15pm
• Wednesday morning, July 20, 11:30am-12:15pm
• Monday, July 25: No class
• Wednesday morning, July 27, 11:30 am-12:15pm

AUGUST 

• Monday morning, August 1, 11:30am-12:15pm
• Wednesday evening, August 3, 5:30-6:15pm
• Monday morning, August 22, 11:30am-12:15pm
• Wednesday evening, August 24, 5:30-6:15pm

About Poolside Yoga:

• Class is held on the pool deck; wear sun protection as needed. You may swim afterwards!
• Check dates & times each week; schedule is irregular!
• Bring yoga mat & beach towel, and strap and block if available
• Members: Free; Non-members: $5.00 (cash only)
• Located at 839 North Hilltop Rd., SLC

Long-anticipated Thursday evening class with Dana at Mindful Yoga Collective begins this Thursday, June 2, 7:15-8:30pm.

Hope to see you there!

In addition to 9:15am All Levels Hatha Yoga classes on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, Dana will begin teaching an evening class on Thursday nights at Mindful Yoga Collective! 

Join us for “Asana & Restore” from 7:15-8:30pm every Thursday evening.

First class is Thursday, June 2, 2016!

I’m looking forward to seeing you at the studio; feel free to spread the word.

Please note: Wednesday afternoon 4:00 class and Sunday Restorative Yoga are both cancelled as of the end of May. (Sunday Restorative may return in the fall–keep checking back!) We apologize for any inconvenience.